Humboldt County, California — A severe thunderstorm is moving through southern Humboldt County this afternoon, and the National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 1:30 PM Pacific time.

What is happening:

At 12:53 PM Pacific time, radar showed a severe thunderstorm near Shelter Cove, moving northeast at 10 miles per hour. The storm is carrying wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and hail about the size of a quarter. The warning covers southern Humboldt County in northwestern California until 1:30 PM Pacific time, which is 3:30 PM Central time.

Local impacts:

Hail from this storm can damage vehicles. The strong winds can damage roofs and siding and bring down trees. The storm is expected to move over Shelter Cove and Ettersburg.

What to do:

Get inside a sturdy building and stay away from windows until the storm passes. If you are driving, pull off the road and wait it out under cover if you can. Severe thunderstorms can spin up a tornado with very little warning, so if a tornado warning is issued, get to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building right away.

Source: National Weather Service in Eureka, California, November 13, 2026.